Website Marin Horizon School
Marin Horizon School, located in Mill Valley, California is a progressive toddler-8th grade school with 300 students. The curriculum is relevant, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary where students develop critical thinking skills. Social-emotional learning is also central to our program as we strive to develop each child’s academic skills, creativity, and social consciousness.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a creative and engaging Language Arts teacher who inspires students to love reading and writing. Marin Horizon uses the Lucy Calkins’ Readers and Writers Workshop model to develop students’ reading comprehension and analytical skills. Students learn how to write various forms of text, from creative writing to expository essays.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum, Materials, and Classroom Management
- Establishes an inspiring classroom setting that is organized and engaging, with systems and procedures that manage student behavior, movement, and learning
- Establishes a powerful classroom culture where children have high expectations for themselves and for others, are self-motivated and self-directed, and where children value and love learning
- Develops and implements individualized learning plans, small and whole group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Marin Horizon educational philosophy
- Collaborate with Marin Horizon team members on curriculum and teaching practices
Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences
- Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their students’ education
- Assist in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities
- Prepare documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent-teacher conferences or other meetings requested by parents or school administration
Record-Keeping and Data Assessment
- Assesses students regularly (informally and formally), examine assessment data, and refine learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student
- Maintain grade books and meet reporting deadlines
- Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports in a timely manner
- Coordinate with tutors as needed
Other Responsibilities
- Serve as an advisor and chaperone on at least one outdoor education trip
- Actively participate in professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated commitment and experience with culturally responsive teaching practices
- Knowledge of or open to Readers/Writers Workshop and Responsive Classroom
- Experience with middle school language art curriculum design
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Must possess a growth mindset and can use feedback to refine practice
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Ben Fussiner, Director of Upper School.